Simon Quilty
CEO
Wilya Janta Housing Collaboration
Simon Quilty is a Northern Territory doctor, researcher, and housing advocate with over 20 years’ experience in remote communities. With a background in engineering and residential construction knowledge, he brings a systems-thinking approach to housing, health, and governance. As Chief Operating Officer at Wilya Janta, he works alongside Elders to advance culturally led housing reform. His PhD investigates how climate-inappropriate housing worsens health outcomes and reinforces colonial harm. He is also the medical advisor for Purple House.
Sessions
Day 2
11:50
Panel: From the Ground: Environmental Concerns
Address increasing disadvantage due to severe weather events
the impacts of building materials, energy consumption, and urban sprawl, leading to habitat loss, increased emissions, and potential health risks
Simon Quilty, CEO, Wilya Janta Housing Collaboration
Jimmy Frank Jupurrurla, Chief Cultural Officer, Wilya Janta Housing Collaboration
Barry Williams, Lecturer in Cultural Landscapes, University of Newcastle